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Tuesday, January 03, 2012

ZiLaiHong - DDRM "LiangZhiMao" / ZLH-02

flickr By Meng Qi

"www.mengqimusic.com
Passive dual diode ring modulator with internal connections that can be break by inserting audio plugs.
When only input 1 and 2 are used, output 1 is the ring modulation output, output 2 is the singal of output 1 being modulated again by input 2 (de-modulation output).
When input 1, 2, 4 are used, output 1 is the ring modulation output, output 2 is the singal of output 1 being modulated by input 4.
When all 4 inputs are used, it can be 2 totally indepented ring modulators.
Very versatile!"
flickr By Walker Heavy Industries

"Rendering of a step sequencer, done in Autodesk Inventor."

Innerclock Systems iLitmus Test for iOS Timing

Innerclock Systems has come up with a process for measuring the tempo sync for various iOS apps.

"With the unrelenting advance of Apple's iOS development for iPhone and iPad there are now a growing number of well-specified and sonically usable sequencing and drum machine applications for the platform. Core Midi I/O is now functional and there are a number of 3rd Party add-on interfaces that provide external tempo-sync and we will be testing these in due course.

The iLitmus test criterea are the same as we use for hardware devices as outlined on the main Litmus page: iPad2 audio output recorded direct to stand-alone hard disk recorder and these audio files are then marked and measured to the sample in Sound Forge 10."

You can find the results for various apps here.





Silver Tiptop Audio Station 252 Folding Case on PYRAPHONIC

A few pics via PYRAPHONIC a new blog on jimmersound's sonic pursuits. You'll find a few more pics there.  All great shots.  You can get a feel for the size of the Station 252 in the bottom shot with the Coke bottle next to it.

Update: I initially had this posted as a white case.  Although it looks white in some of the pics, it's actually silver. 


Mattson Mini Modular SQ16 Sequencer

via Mattson Mini Modular on Facebook

"I've been quiet for a while. I decided to dive into the MMM sequencer. Ran into problems with discreet logic so, tossed all of the gates and went with a PIC. Which adds a lot more tricks. Including: Quantizing, 8 or 16 stage mode, Ping Pong and Random modes, etc, etc, etc.
Plus, the ability to do software upgrades via a USB port. Just grab the new version on your computer and connect the two.
I'll also be designing an expansion module to compliment it that will provide 16 jacks for individual stage gate outputs and a MIDI output so that the programmed sequence can be recorded on a MIDI recorder.

I also swapped a couple of panel controls around and, had to add something to fill the last (56th) hole position. I guess that's more functional than my logo....

And, I renamed it to the SQ816 instead of the SQ1.

Here's a JPG of the new layout design. I grayed out the black to help with readability on the pic and put grid lables. Mostly, so I can keep track of what is where."

Synthwerks PGM-4X4 Four By Four Programmer/Sequencer In the Flesh


via James Husted of Synthwerks on Facebook

"One of the first pictures taken in the new photo booth I built to take product shots. I made it out of a old cardboard shipping box lined with white art board and a set of fluorescent lights on top. saved myself some cash. Good enough for things around a foot and a half maximum in size."

New AtomoSynth Koe?

via AtomoSynth on Facebook

"New from AtomoSynth...!!!"

Graincube Lemurcube for iPad

via Richard Devine on Facebook & Antonio Blanca

"New version of Graincube for Lemur coming soon!"

You might remember Graincube for the original JazzMutant Lemur from way back in this video post and later followed by this post with further details.

Lemur - Liine
iPads on eBay


Cyndustries LogiPac

via this auction

"Brand New Ready-to-Ship Synthesizer Module New Year Sale Special No Waiting!

Pack a lot of logic into a little space with a Logipac!

The Logipac module consists of a pair of 3-input, triple-function Boolean Gate sections, and a pair of D-type Flip-Flop sections. All inputs feature our anything-to-logic input circuitry which allows slow-moving waveforms (like sine waves) to behave like logic signals. The only requirement is that they cross +1V somewhere in their cycle.

Logic Gates
The Boolean Gate sections feature 3-inputs rather than the usual 2, which greatly increases their versatility and allows for the patching of more complicated logical functions with fewer modules. The 3-inputs are processed by logical AND, OR, and EXCLUSIVE OR (EXOR) functions simultaneously, and each function has it's own output jack and corresponding LED.

(To use the gates as 2-input functions, just use 2 inputs of the OR and EXOR with input 3 left unused. The AND requires the unused input be patched together with one of the used inputs.)

The 3-input EXOR functions as an odd / even parity generator. If an odd number of inputs are high, the output is high, and if an even number of inputs are high, the output is low. You can cascade this operation into the other EXOR gate and pick up 2 more inputs. You can also use the EXOR function as a logic inverter. Patch one input high and patch the signal to be inverted into another input. Check out the truth (table that is).

Flip-Flops
The D-type Flip-Flops are 1-bit memory storage devices with various ways to acquire the bit and turn it on and off. Applications are best understood by understanding what signals are coming and going.

[Q] and [NOTQ] Q-bar (pronounced Not Q or Q Bar)
These are the outputs. Q is the bit, either on or off and NOTQ is its logical inverse (when Q is on, NOTQ is off and vice-versa).

[S] SET
A high level at this input will latch Q high (NOTQ low)

[R] RESET
A high level at this input will latch Q low (NOTQ high)

Bringing both SET and RESET high simultaneously is undefined and will produce unpredictable results. It's like trying to force a see-saw to be both ways at once. When SET and RESET are brought low again, the one to fall last will be remembered.

[C] CLOCK and [D] DATA
The CLOCK and DATA inputs work together. The CLOCK is edge sensitive and when brought high, the state of the DATA input is latched into Q. That is, Q will equal DATA when CLOCKed.

There, that's not so complicated, is it?

Take advantage of the JANUARY SALE PRICE and see more at cyndustries.com"

Cyndustries MIX SIX MIXER

via this auction

"Brand New Ready-to-Ship Synthesizer Module New Year Sale Special No Waiting!

Mix Six Mixers are back in regular Production!

All eight of these pots are of the pull-out variety, which include a switching mechanism to select special features.

On each of the six inputs there is a level knob that pulls to invert the incoming waveform or control voltage, (Yes, these will mix audio signals and/or control Voltages).

There is a main output with master volume knob (pulling it out enables a "Bright Switch" to add a little clarity to a mix in the high end)...

And there is a second parallel output channel with Bass Enhancement, and pulling it engages a Moog mixer type "Pop Filter" and adjustable Lag (portamento) for processing control voltages.

Unlike some mixers in our format, these knobs behave traditionally and thus are are fully-silent when turned to the familiar fully Counter-Clockwise position

You will quickly find these high-quality beauties essential to any size system!

Take advantage of the JANUARY SALE PRICE and see more at cyndustries.com"
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